Core Points - Shanghai's market supervision authority conducted a quality inspection of electric ovens and baking appliances, testing 35 batches of products, with 1 batch found to be non-compliant [2][3] - The inspection revealed that 9 batches from physical sales were compliant, while 1 out of 26 batches from e-commerce sales failed the quality check [2][3] - The non-compliant product was an air fryer from Ningbo Mijia Electronics, which failed on input power, current, stability, and mechanical hazards [2][3] Summary by Category Inspection Results - Total of 35 batches inspected, with 1 batch non-compliant [2] - 9 batches from physical stores passed, while 1 batch from online sales failed [2] - Non-compliant product was identified and reported to local market supervision for further action [2] Product Details - Non-compliant product: Air fryer (model KS-068) from Ningbo Mijia Electronics, sold on 1688 platform [2] - Compliance was noted for products from various manufacturers including Zhejiang Aishida and Haier [3][4] - The inspection covered products from 5 provinces, including Shanghai, with 3 batches produced locally and 32 from other regions [2]

Core Viewpoint - The kitchen small appliance industry is experiencing significant performance differentiation among companies, driven by varying progress in diversification and internationalization [1] Market Trends - The "stay-at-home economy" boosted kitchen small appliance sales in 2020-2021, but demand has since slowed, leading to a decline in sales in 2022 [2] - In 2023, some brands like Bear Electric and Supor saw sales recover due to new live-streaming e-commerce channels, but others continued to experience declines [2] - The overall retail sales of kitchen small appliances reached 60.9 billion yuan last year, a year-on-year decrease of 0.8% [2] - There is a notable price decline in the small appliance sector, attributed to weakened market demand and intense price competition [2][3] International Expansion - To overcome growth challenges, small appliance companies are increasingly looking to international markets, with exports showing positive trends [4] - In the past year, kitchen small appliance exports reached 19.9 billion USD, a year-on-year increase of 9.1% [4] - Supor's domestic revenue fell by 1.21% to 14.925 billion yuan, while foreign trade revenue grew by 21.07% to 7.502 billion yuan [4] - New Treasure and Bear Electric also reported declines in domestic revenue but increases in foreign revenue [4] Competitive Landscape - The small appliance industry is characterized by intense competition, with companies needing to innovate and adapt to survive [5] - Analysts note that the domestic market is largely saturated, prompting companies to seek growth in overseas markets [5] Product Innovation - Companies are focusing on rapid product iteration to meet changing consumer demands, with some launching over 80 new products annually [6] - The unique attributes of small appliances require manufacturers to quickly adapt to consumer preferences and trends [7] - There is a shift from single-function products to multi-functional product development to enhance value and growth potential [7][8] Consumer Preferences - Consumers are increasingly willing to pay for smart appliances with practical functions, indicating a trend towards mid-to-high-end products [8]